ABOUT ME

Margaret Plattner

Margaret the Kentuckian...

Margaret Plattner has dedicated her professional career to serving Kentucky and our nation and commonwealth. She’s extending that service by becoming a Democratic candidate for Kentucky House of Representatives—33rd District.

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As a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy - both active and reserve - Margaret served in intelligence and logistics. She extended her public service in leadership positions to more than 20 years in Kentucky state government, which include:

Notably, Margaret has experience with the legislative process and management, serving as a legislative liaison for the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. She understands the importance of responsible economic development for House District 33 and the Commonwealth.

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Educated in political science, international affairs and the law, Margaret possesses a wide knowledge base in governmental affairs as well as experience. Further, she has an executive certificate from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in strategic management of regulatory affairs and decision making skills.

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Margaret was born in Louisville, lived in Florida during her childhood and spent her teen age years in northern Kentucky. Throughout her life, she visited her grandparents and other family members frequently in Frankfort and Lexington. Later, Margaret moved back to Louisville and lived in the Metro area for 10 years with her talented daughter Linton, a recent graduate of Centre College. She has traveled the state extensively and understands the Commonwealth from a broad perspective.

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Margaret brings experience, energy and dedication to her drive to represent and advocate for the citizens of the 33rd House District. In this important endeavor and at this critical time, support Margaret in her run to be your representative! See Margaret's bio here.